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Santos vs Drive
I personally prefer my Santos as it wears much more comfortably due to the smaller size, the Drive wears bigger than its advertised 41mm as it is a cushion shape case. I also prefer no date window for perfect symmetry. If the Drive has a medium option at 37/38mm with no date, it will be almost perfect.
With regards to the movement accuracy, my own experience is the 1904Mc in the Drive is not that accurate. It’s around +10sec a day for me. The 1847Mc on the other hand is extremely accurate at +2sec a day.
My first square watch is a true icon. Loves the new Cartier Santos!
I have always admired the Cartier Santos on other folks’ wrists since I got into watches three years ago but somehow the Santos 100 and 100 XL don’t click for me. Maybe it’s their bigger/thicker cases plus their more aggressive and sporty look. So when th...
It's a great looking watch!
Thank you for the review. I especially like the look on the strap! This is a watch I will consider strongly.
It looks terrific.
Congratulations. Actually, I am going to see it tomorrow for the first time, in person.
Deep review
aaroniusl, Thank you for an epic owner's review. After FrX reported recently on the Cartier Santos line, I'm glad to read an owner's feelings. I agree that the medium version without dare is most attractive. The Santos bracelet may be one of few bracelets...
Thanks MTF, I am a bracelet person and I personally feel this is one of the best feeling bracelet I have tried.
It is more comfortable than an oyster bracelet and is on par with a Rolex jubilee bracelet in terms of quality and comfort. In fact it also reminds me of a less blingy version of the APRO bracelet which is my favourite.
Thank you for the text and pictures
I like how you compare the Santos to the Explorer. Both are very popular watches and both have their own 'fans'. Your choice to go for the smaller version, would be mine as well, to me this size is large enough and it looks great without the date. The fac...
Nice Pics!
Thank you for sharing! My father has one from the eighties, can you compare the two? I am not sure which movement it had back then? Also you mentioned the drive, how do you comprare it to it? Wear it in good health, Chris
My 1 year old Drive Moon Phase runs at -0.4 to +3.2 secs a day.
Though it’s not precisely measured as it doesn’t have a seconds hand.
Santos vs Drive
I personally prefer my Santos as it wears much more comfortably due to the smaller size, the Drive wears bigger than its advertised 41mm as it is a cushion shape case. I also prefer no date window for perfect symmetry. If the Drive has a medium option at ...
Great report Aaroniusl!! Sorry I haven´t seen it before! Stunning shots and interestng comments about this model. I also ...
... was captured by the beauty of this watch and got one just a couple of weeks ago. I also went for the medium sized version. The lack of date window and its size on my wrist made me prefer this version too. The easy link feature and the easy change brac...